Summary: The U.S. imports 80-90% of its bomb- sniffing dogs from overseas breeders. Increasing demand and a shortage of dogs places U.S. national security in unnecessary jeopardy. HR 4577 creates a path forward to improve standards and capacity for explosives detection dogs and encourages domestic breeding programs.  Please contact your Senators now and ask them […]

32 AKC recognized breeds make up the hound group. We're taking a closer look at what each of these beauties were bred to do.

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is proud to announce the AKC FIT DOG program. AKC FIT DOG is an introductory level incentive program that will offer dog owners who reach a specified fitness goal a free car magnet featuring the AKC FIT DOG logo. […]

It’s September, and everyone is in back-to-school mode. Are you looking to get your pup involved in a few extracurriculars? Here are some suggestions for ways you can become further ingrained in the dog community, either through your breed club or another organization. Handling classes are always in demand. Many new owners are embracing the […]

Canine mammary tumors are common in middle-aged or older bitches. Risk factors include increased age, exposure to ovarian and growth hormones, ovariectomy after 2.5 years of age, and obesity at a young age. Approximately one-half of these tumors are malignant, and local recurrence and distant spread are possible following surgical removal. Prognosis is affected by […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce that it presented the 2018 AKC Legislator of the Year Award to Congressman Mike Rogers of Alabama on August 28th, 2018 at the AKC U.S. Dog Detection Conference in Durham, NC. “Congressman Rogers is a leading […]

In honor of Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day on Aug. 28, we asked AKC readers to submit the funniest memories they have of their dearly departed dogs. What we got was a mix of hilarious, entertaining, and heartwarming stories about the pets that still hold a piece of their owners' hearts. Scroll through the slideshow above […]

The grief that comes with losing a beloved pet can be all-consuming. In fact, the pain can actually manifest with physical symptoms that mimic a heart attack. A 2017 article in The New England Journal of Medicine detailed the case of a Texas woman who reported symptoms of a heart attack. But at the hospital, […]

The five winners of the 19th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) were announced on Aug. 23, 2018. This year's batch of heroic canines includes a therapy dog that comforted students following a school shooting and a family pet helping a young boy battle autism. One award is given in each of […]

The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 19th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly improved the lives of their owners and communities. One award is presented in each of the following five categories: Uniformed Service K-9, Service, […]